Singapore Education - GCE O levels

  Singapore

• Singapore City: 
Singapore City

Term: Academic Year 
Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: Jan 2, 2009 onwards. Application closes in mid Feb.

Description: O Level Preparatory Course - 1 Year Fast Track Program

As the name of this course suggests, the GCE O Level Preparatory Course aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to help them do well in this internationally recognised examination set by the University of Cambridge.

Students from many Commonwealth countries usually sit for this examination at the end of Secondary 4. The results students attain are used by many colleges and institutes of higher learning as an admission requirement.

Students have to take five compulsory subjects: English, Mother Tongue (Chinese), Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and Combined Science (Physics & Chemistry). Depending on whether the student wants to enter polytechnic or junior college, students need to do 5 or 6 subjects respectively. Students may choose Combined Humanities (History & Social Studies), English Literature, Principal of Accounts, Higher Chinese or Chinese Literature.

The O level examination is usually held from July to November. The oral examination usually takes place in July and August while the written papers are in October and November. In preparation for the Science Practical Examination in October, our students need to attend Science Practical lessons in a Science laboratory during the course. The results will be announced in January or February the following year.

Students enrolled for this course will take the examination as a private candidate. As almost all the examinable subjects are in English, students who did not learn English as a first language may encounter some difficulties in this examination. They have a shorter time to prepare for this examination compared to the students in local schools.

All content covered in the various subjects is based on the syllabus laid down by the Ministry of Education in Singapore.

Pre-requisites
All students must take a proficiency test to show that his or her proficiency level in English is at least at Lower Secondary level. Otherwise, he or she must undergo our full-time intensive Preparatory Course (English only) before another assessment is made.

The student must have completed a national middle school and be at least 16 but not more than 23 years old to be able to take the GCE O Level Examination.

Course Details
Our one year full-time intensive O Level Preparatory Course runs from Mondays to Fridays from 9am-4pm. There will be a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 12 students a class.

Students are required to sign up for at least 5 subjects for the O level examination. They have to choose at least 1 additional subject for entry to junior college.

Subjects offered for O level course include: English, Mother Tongue (Chinese/Malay), Elementary Maths, Additional Maths, Combined Science (Compulsory 5 subjects) and optional subjects (Principle of Accounts, Chinese Literature, Higher Chinese)

Highlights:
- 1 year fast track to GCE O levels
- Mix with Asians of all nationalities
- Small Class Size <10
- International city and exposure
- High Quality Education

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 5,850

O Level Course Schedule: 2 Jan 2009 15 Nov 2009, Mon Fri 9:00 am 4:00pm

5 Subjects Tuition Fees/Year (44 weeks) - SGD9,360^: English, Native Speaker (Chinese or Malay), Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics & Combined Science

Additional Subject Tuition Fees/Year (44 weeks)-SGD1,200 : Principal of Accounts or Chinese Literature or Higher Chinese

Non-Tuition Fees:
Material Fees    SGD500
Additional Subject Material Fees (Per Subject)    SGD100
Laboratory Fees    SGD400
Library Fees    SGD60
Bank Escrow Service, Transaction & Service Fees    SGD130*

Total Course Fees for 5 Subjects    SGD10,450
Total Course Fees for 6 Subjects    SGD11,750

All prices quoted are exempt from Good & Services Tax (GST).
* Bank Escrow Service Fee is payable per year.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Asian and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Singapore Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Inspire Education Centre's Mission Statement: Our Centres goal is transforming minds, inspiring excellence. It is our belief that understanding and applying knowledge empowers the mind towards excellence in all areas of ones life.

With this in mind, we are committed to:

* Impart knowledge to our students by helping them build a good foundation in their education
* Nurture good habits and cultivate good attitudes and be discipline in their endeavours
* Stimulate the mind of each student to be creative, inquisitive and objective during their process of knowledge acquisition
* Provide a conducive environment for learning
* Inspire every student to life-long learning
* Render assistance and guidance to our students
* Encourage our students to have a wider outlook in life through encouraging inquiry & analysis.

Year Founded: 2007